Genshin Impact Leak Reveals Dahlia’s Weapon Type

The buzz around Genshin Impact’s upcoming 5.7 update is all about Dahlia, an intriguing new character we’ve been hearing about for quite some time now. He’ll be stepping into the game as a 4-Star Sword wielder, something fans have eagerly anticipated since leaks of his concept art surfaced a couple of years ago. The wait is almost over, and players are hopeful he’ll bring something fresh to the table as a Dendro character, which would spice up the Elemental Reactions in this new version.

Recent rumors hint that Dahlia hails from Mondstadt, sporting a sword with a yet-to-be-revealed elemental affiliation. Throughout Genshin Impact’s updates, especially in Natlan, there have been noteworthy changes, usually brought on by new characters. We’ve seen Citlali give a twist to the Melt reaction, Varesa shaking things up with Plunge, and soon, Escoffier will breathe new life into Freeze.

There’s a visible trend with the characters slated for upcoming releases: many are designed with support roles in mind. Current examples like Ifa, Mizuki, and Iansan all serve to bolster their teams. Whether or not Dahlia will follow suit as a support character isn’t clear yet, but players can expect to encounter him in the forthcoming Archon Quest set in Mondstadt.

Some diligent dataminers recently confirmed Dahlia’s weapon choice through his appearance in the storyline. Even though the exact element he embodies is a mystery, what we do know is that he’ll be coming alongside Skirk in Version 5.7. Bearing in mind previous leaks, it’s all but confirmed that Dahlia will join as a 4-Star character, with Kinich taking the spotlight as the singular male 5-Star during the Natlan era. While this may come as bittersweet news to some, the recent batch of 4-Star characters—Ororon, Lan Yan, Iansan, and Ifa—have proven that they can hold their own and bring considerable value to teams.

Exploring the possibilities, if Dahlia turns out to be Hydro, he could stand out as the first 4-Star Shield Support for that element—a role many players have looked forward to. However, the hope among the Genshin community is that he’ll carry the Dendro element, breaking new ground for Mondstadt, and enhancing the new Elemental Reaction featured in the Imaginarium Theater of Version 5.6.

It’s fascinating that Dahlia’s concept art has been part of the gaming community’s consciousness for so long, and finally, in Version 5.7, players will get to interact with this mysterious Deacon of the Church of Favonius. No word yet on whether he’ll synergize well with Skirk, but the good news is, fans won’t have to wait too much longer. Version 5.6 is dropping on May 7, 2025, closely followed by Version 5.7 on June 18, 2025. So, get ready to dive back into Teyvat’s adventure-packed world and discover what Dahlia brings to your team.